A Trilogy In the Making!
The Magical, Mystical Musings of Mr. Beaux
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Meet Beaux, my Bodhisattva.
This handsome feline is one of our beloved family members. At this time last year, we celebrated his 19th birthday. At that point in time, we reached a milestone together: We completed the first draft of the first book in a trilogy we are co-creating! Today, we are celebrating again. The first book is in motion. The trilogy is finally coming to life! |
This trilogy is based on actual personal events in our lives. It is told from the perspectives of our main character, Beaux, and his young guardian, Emily.
Emily, in her naive teenage years, thought she knew all there was to know. She liked being in control. She loathed being told what to do. She shared these traits with her young cat, Beaux. Yet they did not always get along. Cats were an odd sort of creature to Emily, yet she was curious of their other worldly nature.
Beaux's mission in life would soon teach Emily more than she could ever imagine about cats, herself, and the greatest mysteries of life.
Emily, in her naive teenage years, thought she knew all there was to know. She liked being in control. She loathed being told what to do. She shared these traits with her young cat, Beaux. Yet they did not always get along. Cats were an odd sort of creature to Emily, yet she was curious of their other worldly nature.
Beaux's mission in life would soon teach Emily more than she could ever imagine about cats, herself, and the greatest mysteries of life.
In this thrilling trilogy, we:
- Share fascinating feline facts
- Dispel cat myths and misconceptions
- Learn how to locate missing-in-action cats
- Dive into how our dog "digs" search and rescue
- Survive harrowing "hurrications"
- Chat about clicker-trained toads
- Inquire into animal communication
- Provide insights into our Cherokee heritage
- Demystify Multidimensionality
- Dodge near-death nights
- Discover guardian angels of animals
- Learn about Life behind The Veil
- Understand why there is no real death
- Glean insights into Celestial Families
- See why some don't need "saving"
- Explore Oneness
... and much more!
- Share fascinating feline facts
- Dispel cat myths and misconceptions
- Learn how to locate missing-in-action cats
- Dive into how our dog "digs" search and rescue
- Survive harrowing "hurrications"
- Chat about clicker-trained toads
- Inquire into animal communication
- Provide insights into our Cherokee heritage
- Demystify Multidimensionality
- Dodge near-death nights
- Discover guardian angels of animals
- Learn about Life behind The Veil
- Understand why there is no real death
- Glean insights into Celestial Families
- See why some don't need "saving"
- Explore Oneness
... and much more!
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.” — R. Dahl
The Bodhisattva Behind The Book
Who Is Mr. Beaux?
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Have you ever met someone when you least expected it? Has an unexpected stranger become one of the greatest influences in your life?
I have, and someone has. He was A Stranger In Black. And the best way to describe this unexpected stranger is a Bodhisattva. |
What is a Bodhisattva?
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The word “bodhisattva” is a compound word formed from bodhi (spiritual awakening, enlightenment) and sattva (a being, essence, spirit).
The word can then be translated as “A being set upon enlightenment,” or “One whose essence is perfect knowledge,” or “A being whose essence is enlightenment.” The term 'bodhisattva' literally means 'one who has enlightenment as his/her essence'. |
Our History
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Two decades ago, I knew nothing about Bodhisattvas. Twenty years ago, I was just trying to get by.
After graduating from Louisiana State University, I was working at LSU’s veterinary teaching school. One fateful day, I happened to walk up to the front desk to receive an animal "drop off." At the vet school, we received a number of injured wildlife, but this animal was different; he was an injured and exhausted black kitten. We had “no room at the inn”, but the staff and I agreed to hydrate and treat this black kitten if one of us could take him home temporarily. I immediately declined; I really was not a huge fan of cats. Plus, I was currently searching for our M.I.A. pitbull, Daisy. – She would have certainly thought this wee kitten was an offering to her! I couldn’t take the chance. Taking this kitten home was not an option. Period. No way. Never. Not me. Reluctantly, I took the weak kitten from the woman’s hands, and held him begrudgingly on my left arm. Before I knew it, this cat in need of care was curled up in the crook of my arm, fast asleep. My arm ached terribly, but for some reason I didn’t want to wake him from his sweet slumber. My vet school colleagues and the woman who found the kitten continued to pressure me into taking him “for just one night!” The woman who brought him in offered to pick him up promptly the next day after work, proclaiming, “I promise! I’ll get him tomorrow. I just have to get to work. I’m so late!” I very reluctantly agreed, telling her, “One night. Period. That’s it. If I find my dog, the cat cannot be at my apartment.” She left the vet school. I went back to work. We never heard from this woman again. The next day began the beginning of the rest of our lives with Beaux. ... And the and the incredible unexpected adventures that awaited us. |
There are no ordinary cats. – Colette
Some people see "just a cat" but this is a misperception; there are no ordinary cats.
If you are currently where I was many years ago, there is world you have yet to discover. There are worlds hidden within. There is magic and mystery of the ages waiting to be discovered. Our feline companions hold these secrets.
And unconditional love is the Light that leads them.
Beaux is one of the felines who walk fearlessly alongside their people through every challenging life chapter.
He has seen me at my absolute worst. He has faithfully stood by my side on my darkest days. He has watched me bloom in my brightest hours.
With endless patience, kindness, acceptance, and trust, Beaux has taught countless children and adults what cats are capable of in every stage of their life. He’s taught his person how to hear through the heart, and why we need to listen more than speak. Beaux is the embodiment of unconditional love and acceptance.
Beaux continues to teach about the magic and complexities of cats while unveiling the great mysteries of multidimensional life. In our two decades together, Beaux has taught me more than any species or person I have ever known.
💜 Beaux has taught me how magnificent and magical cats truly are.🌟🐆💫
Who knew that a stranger in the form of a melanistic Siamese feline could teach a person so much??
Twenty years ago I sure didn’t. After all, I honestly believed he was “just a cat”.
If you are currently where I was many years ago, there is world you have yet to discover. There are worlds hidden within. There is magic and mystery of the ages waiting to be discovered. Our feline companions hold these secrets.
And unconditional love is the Light that leads them.
Beaux is one of the felines who walk fearlessly alongside their people through every challenging life chapter.
He has seen me at my absolute worst. He has faithfully stood by my side on my darkest days. He has watched me bloom in my brightest hours.
With endless patience, kindness, acceptance, and trust, Beaux has taught countless children and adults what cats are capable of in every stage of their life. He’s taught his person how to hear through the heart, and why we need to listen more than speak. Beaux is the embodiment of unconditional love and acceptance.
Beaux continues to teach about the magic and complexities of cats while unveiling the great mysteries of multidimensional life. In our two decades together, Beaux has taught me more than any species or person I have ever known.
💜 Beaux has taught me how magnificent and magical cats truly are.🌟🐆💫
Who knew that a stranger in the form of a melanistic Siamese feline could teach a person so much??
Twenty years ago I sure didn’t. After all, I honestly believed he was “just a cat”.
Beaux Turned Twenty!
20 years ago, a black cat was born in Baton Rouge. Two decades have flown by and incredibly, Beaux is still here going strong. At twenty years of age, Beaux is considered a centenarian cat. During his 100+ "cat years", Beaux has been a faithful friend to us all. He is a living lesson on how to live life fearlessly, and how to age gracefully.
During our time together, we've been through more than any animal or person I know. For two decades, Beaux has stood by me at my worst, and observed me at my best; always holding space for me to bloom.
He’s watched me learn how to let down my barriers to love, thanks to his ability to love unconditionally. He’s taught me to listen through the heart, the power of silence, and the humility of becoming a student of unlearning.✨
Beaux never ceases to amaze us! From his daring daily escapades to endless soulful snuggles, he’s always ready for more. He knows that each moment of every minute should be lived to the fullest!
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Thank you, Beaux, for your beautiful bright Light. Thank you for being my muse and Bodhisattva.💜
Cheers to countless more adventures, learning, love, and magic in the making! ✨🐾✨💫🌟✨
During our time together, we've been through more than any animal or person I know. For two decades, Beaux has stood by me at my worst, and observed me at my best; always holding space for me to bloom.
He’s watched me learn how to let down my barriers to love, thanks to his ability to love unconditionally. He’s taught me to listen through the heart, the power of silence, and the humility of becoming a student of unlearning.✨
Beaux never ceases to amaze us! From his daring daily escapades to endless soulful snuggles, he’s always ready for more. He knows that each moment of every minute should be lived to the fullest!
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Thank you, Beaux, for your beautiful bright Light. Thank you for being my muse and Bodhisattva.💜
Cheers to countless more adventures, learning, love, and magic in the making! ✨🐾✨💫🌟✨
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A Book That Tells All
As we find ourselves nearing 2020, it's now important more than ever to be honest and true. Now is the time for all of us to stop holding back or playing small; now is the time to embrace our divinity and to tell all.
This book serves to do just that.
What Beaux endured during the daunting, daring and deadly days and nights nearly took his life. What what we all learned individually and together as a Team, changed all of our lives forever.
Now we are sharing our life-changing story with the world.
Did you know that a twenty year old cat is roughly equivalent to a 100 year old person??
That's why we are hard at work to get the first book in this trilogy published!
For now, you can read a sneak-peak excerpt here ...
That's why we are hard at work to get the first book in this trilogy published!
For now, you can read a sneak-peak excerpt here ...
